Sep 8, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings place kicker Will Reichard (16) kicks a field goal against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Alabama football has been considered the most consistent pipeline for producing NFL players for the past decade.
This trend continued to open the 2025 NFL season as the Crimson Tide led all college football programs in America for the ninth consecutive seasons with 62 former players on active rosters.
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Here are a few notable performances from former Alabama standouts during week 1 of the 2025 NFL season:
Quarterbacks:
Jalen Hurts vs — 19/23 Passing, 152 YDS, 14 CAR, 62 YDS, 2 TDs
Tua Tagovailoa — 14/23 Passing , 114 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INTs, 1 FUM
Bryce Young — 18/35 Passing, 154 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INTs, 5 CAR, 40 Yds
Jalen Milroe — 1 CAR, 1 YDS
Running Backs:
Najee Harris — 1 CAR, 5 YDS, 1 REC, 5 Yds
Derrick Henry — 18 CAR, 169 YDS, 2 TDs, 1 REC, 13 Yds
Jahmyr Gibbs — 9 CAR, 19 YDS, 10 REC, 31 Yds
Josh Jacobs — 19 CAR, 66 YDS, 1 TD, 1 REC, 4 YDS
Brian Robinson Jr. – 9 CAR, 33 YDS
Wide Receivers:
Jameson Williams — 1 CAR, 3 YDS, 4 REC, 23 Yds
Jerry Jeudy — 5 REC, 66 YDS
DeVonta Smith — 3 REC, 16 YDS
John Metchie III — 1 KR, 20 YDS
Jaylen Waddle — 4 REC, 30 YDS
Calvin Ridley — 4 REC, 27 YDS
Defensive Lineman:
Byron Young — 1 TACK, 1 FF
Ashawn Robinson — 6 TACK
DeShawn Hand — 2 TACK, 1 SACK, 1 TFL
Chris Barmore — 5 TACK
Quentin Williams — 5 TACK, 1 SACK, 2 TFLs
Daron Payne — 4 TACK, 1 SACK, 1 TFL, 2 PDs
Jarran Reed — 5 TACK
Jarred Allen — 3 TACK
Linebackers:
Dallas Turner — 3 TACK
Jahiid Campbell — 3 TACK, 1 PD
Mack Wilson SR. — 8 TACK, 1 TFL, 1 PD
Henry To’oTo’o — 6 TACK, 1 SACK, 1 TFL, 1 PD
Will Anderson Jr. — 4 TACK, 3 TFLs, 1 SACK
LB C. Harris — 1 TACK
Defensive Backs:
Trevon Diggs — 1 TACK
Koolaid McKinstry — 5 TACK, 1 TFL, 1 PD
Josh Jobe — 1 TACK, 1 PD, 1 INT
Patrick Surtain II — 1 PD
Terrion Arnold — 6 TACK, 1 PD
Xavier McKinney — 6 TACK
Brian Branch — 5 TACK, 1 TFL
Minkah Fitzpatrick — 6 TACK, 1 PD
Malachi Moore — 1 TACK
Jordan Battle — 12 TACK, 1 PD
Kickers:
Will Reichard — 2/2 FG, 1/1 XP
Trevion Ware is a contributing writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine that covers The University of Alabama Crimson Tide Football team. Ware is official credentialed media with The University of Alabama through Touchdown Alabama Magazine.